Martial art with bamboo swords NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? K
2 ? E
3 ? N
4 ? D
5 ? O
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a discipline where the sound of clashing bamboo echoes in a dojo.

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      ????? is a Japanese martial art that uses bamboo swords and protective armor.

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      The clue points to a specific martial art that involves the use of bamboo swords. ????? is a Japanese martial art where practitioners use shinai, which are swords made of bamboo, for practice and competition.

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      Martial art whose name means "way of the sword", Japanese fencing with bamboo swords, Martial art whose name means "sword way", Martial art that uses bamboo swords

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Martial art with bamboo swords” in the New York Times puzzle November 18 2025 is KENDO. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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